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Which scheduled two-start pitching options should you roll out with confidence in Fantasy Week 7? Our Al Melchior helps set your winning rotations. Full story
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Scott White
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Hit Parade for Week 7
 
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Bullpen Report: Closer situations are a mixed bag
 
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Al Melchior
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Week 7 Pitching Forecaster
 
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Most Added Players
Player% ±
1Scott Kazmir, CLE, SP52
2Heath Bell, ARI, RP41
3Hector Santiago, CHW, RP36
4Junichi Tazawa, BOS, RP34
5James Loney, TB, 1B32
6Kelly Johnson, TB, 2B30
7Mitch Moreland, TEX, 1B28
8Jeff Locke, PIT, SP23
9Ryan Doumit, MIN, DH22
10Francisco Liriano, PIT, SP21
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1Joel Hanrahan, BOS, RP-41
2Roy Halladay, PHI, SP-21
3Nick Tepesch, TEX, SP-21
4J.A. Happ, TOR, SP-19
5J.J. Putz, ARI, RP-18
6Felix Doubront, BOS, SP-17
7Jonathon Niese, NYM, SP-16
8James McDonald, PIT, SP-16
9A.J. Pierzynski, TEX, C-14
10Chris Johnson, ATL, 3B-14
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Manny Parra to begin rehab assignment Monday
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com
(4:15 pm ET) Reds pitcher Manny Parra will begin a rehab assignment Monday. 

Parra will join the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos to begin his rehab. Parra has been sidelined since April 23 with a strained pectoral muscle. In 6 2/3 innings this season, he has an 8.10 ERA. 


Don't wait for a Wade Davis rebound
by Al Melchior | Data Analyst
(4:13 pm ET) A couple of weeks back, my colleague, Scott White, had advised owners to give up on Wade Davis after a pair of poor starts. After thriving as a reliever last season with the Rays and getting off to a decent start in the Royals' rotation this year, I thought Davis deserved a longer trial, but I was wrong.

Since then, Davis has registered a quality start against the White Sox and another bad start versus the Yankees. Davis' two other good starts -- and the ones in which he has recorded the most strikeouts -- were against the Twins and Braves. So what we have learned is that Davis can rack up Ks against lineups that are prone to striking out, but he hasn't been up to the task against lineups that are less inclined to strike out.

It could just be coincidence, but even if Davis' results haven't been matchup-driven, his overall stats don't suggest that he has improved as a starter since his earlier years with the Rays. With a 29 percent ownership rate, Davis may still be overowned, even with his RP-eligibility in points leagues.


Evan Longoria honored for big week
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(4:07 pm ET) Rays third baseman Evan Longoria took home AL player of the week honors Monday after he managed a seven-game hitting streak from April 6-12. Longoria hit .464 (13 for 28) with three home runs, four walks, five doubles, eight runs and 11 RBI in that span.

Conor Gillaspie not back in starting lineup
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(4:02 pm ET) White Sox third baseman Conor Gillaspie missed a third straight start Monday at Minnesota because of an upper respiratory infection. Jeff Keppinger made another start at third base in his absence.

Gillaspie is batting .256 (11 for 43) with two doubles, two home runs and five RBI in his last 12 games.


Pedro Florimon shakes off injury to get back into lineup
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(3:59 pm ET) Twins shortstop Pedro Florimon returned to the starting lineup Monday against the White Sox after missing three games with a hamstring injury. Florimon is batting .286 (6 for 21) with one double, one home run and five RBI in six May games.

Rick Ankiel starts after officially joins Mets
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com
(3:57 pm ET) The Mets agreed to terms with free agent Rick Ankiel and inserted the veteran outfielder into the starting lineup for Monday's game at St. Louis, CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman reports. Ankiel, who started his career with the Cardinals, replaced Andrew Brown on the active roster after joining his fifth team since 2010. 

Jason Grilli's availability in question Monday
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com
(3:56 pm ET) Pirates closer Jason Grilli's availability is in question for Monday's game against the Brewers.

Grilli quickly put on his street clothes and left the clubhouse in a hurry Monday, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's Dejan Kovacevic. Clint Hurdle said there was "nothing [he] could share" about the situation. Hurdle confirmed that Grilli's availability would be in question for Monday's game. 


Aaron Hicks returns from elbow injury
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(3:56 pm ET) Twins outfielder Aaron Hicks returned to the starting lineup Monday against the White Sox after missing two games with a sore elbow. Hicks is batting .194 (6 for 31) with one triple, one home run, two doubles and five RBI in nine May games.

Wei-Yin Chen a 'candidate' for the DL
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(3:52 pm ET) Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette said Monday starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen is a "candidate" to be placed on the disabled list after meeting with doctors, according to The Baltimore Sun. An MRI on Chen's oblique will be evaluated by team doctors later Monday.

Chen left his start Sunday against the Twins after tossing five scoreless innings. Chen is 1-1 with a 4.11 ERA and .344 opponents' batting average through three May starts.


Rickie Weeks gets day off
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com
(3:46 pm ET) Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks is not in the team's lineup Monday against the Pirates.

Weeks has been mired in a terrible slump this season, and is hitting just .183/.304/.278 in 126 at-bats. Earlier in the year, Ron Roenicke hinted he would have given Weeks more days off if Aramis Ramirez had been available. With Ramirez back and hitting well, Roenicke doesn't need Weeks' offense as much. Weeks' issue is said to be his confidence at the plate.


 
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Which of these scheduled two-start pitchers would you roll with first in Fantasy Week 7?

Travis Wood
39%
Dan Haren
21%
Jason Vargas
7%
Justin Grimm
13%
Chris Tillman
14%
Josh Beckett
6%

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